Elemental Designs 16Ov.2
15″ subwoofer · dual 2 Ω · 650 W RMS
The Elemental Designs 16Ov.2 is a 15″ subwoofer. With Qts 0.37 and EBP 55 it works both sealed and ported: sealed is tighter and smaller, ported is deeper and louder.
| Source | web.archive.org · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | complete |
| Mounting dimensions | 3 of 4 — missing: magnet diameter; the designer will use an estimate |
Recommended box
For a sedan, one sub, 650 W. It’s the same math as the designer’s step-by-step mode, where you can fit the box to your space, vehicle and amp and get plans, a cut sheet and DXF.
Sealed
smaller, tighter| Bass character (Qtc) | Tight and punchy · 0.80 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 50 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 48 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 16 15/16″ × 16 15/16″ × 19 15/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 30 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 15/16 × 16 5/16″, 19 3/16″ long |
| Port velocity at 650 W | 64 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 32 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 17 11/16″ × 17 11/16″ |
Deeper: 5.23 ft³ (148 L) tuned to 31 Hz, 31 1/2″ × 17 11/16″ × 22 3/16″ outside — a bigger box with flatter deep bass. Open in the calculator
Projects with this subwoofer
Boxes that users designed and published: plans, cut sheet and response graph.
Thiele/Small parameters
| Size | 15″ |
|---|---|
| Voice coils | dual 2 Ω |
| RMS power | 650 W |
| Fs | 23 Hz |
| Qts | 0.37 |
| Qes | 0.42 |
| Qms | 3 |
| Vas | 8.97 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 1.75 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 135.2 in² |
| Xmax | 0.83″ |
| Vd | 111.7 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 203 g calc. |
| BL | 11.1 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 55 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 90.7 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 13 3/4″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 8 1/8″ |
| Overall diameter | 15 3/8″ |
Where it fits in a vehicle
Spots from our vehicle guides where the cutout, mounting depth and recommended box fit. The spot sizes are approximate — measure your own vehicle.
- Excursion — behind the third row sealed box
Judging by its value, the published Re is for both coils in series — converted to per coil.
“≈” means the value isn’t in the spec sheet and a typical value for the size is used; “calc.” means it’s calculated from the published parameters. Check the manufacturer’s spec sheet before you build.
Data sources
- web.archive.org/web/20101231073138/http://www.edesignaudio.com/pdf/16ov_2.pdf
- web.archive.org/web/20110828091425/http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?
- web.archive.org/web/20050210225449/http://www.edesignaudio.com/16ov2_spec.htm
Other Elemental Designs 15″ models
- Elemental Designs 15A.22 15″ · dual 2 Ω
- Elemental Designs E15a 15″ · DVC
- Elemental Designs e15K (2003) 15″ · DVC
- Elemental Designs e15kd4 15″ · DVC
- Elemental Designs E15o 15″ · DVC
- Elemental Designs e15SP4 15″
Similar 15″ subwoofers from other brands
Close in Fs, Qts and Vas — a box of similar volume will suit them.
- Kicker Comp 15" 4-Ohm SVC (43C154) 2.75 ft³ sealed · 3.67 ft³ ported
- Rockford Fosgate Power RFR2215 (2000) 2.19 ft³ sealed · 3.67 ft³ ported
- RE Audio SRX15 D4 2.58 ft³ sealed · 3.71 ft³ ported
- Audiobahn AW1571X 2.61 ft³ sealed · 3.67 ft³ ported
- Lanzar HRWDC15 2.12 ft³ sealed · 3.67 ft³ ported
- Audiopipe TS-AR15 2.83 ft³ sealed · 3.67 ft³ ported
FAQ
What box does the Elemental Designs 16Ov.2 need?
Recommended net volume: 2.40 ft³ sealed, 3.99 ft³ ported tuned to 30 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 650 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Elemental Designs 16Ov.2 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 23 Hz, Qts 0.37, Vas 8.97 ft³, Xmax 0.83″, Sd 135.2 in².
What is the Elemental Designs 16Ov.2 mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 8 1/8″, cutout diameter 13 3/4″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Elemental Designs 16Ov.2 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 650 W. Dual 2 Ω voice coils: series gives 4 Ω, parallel gives 1 Ω at the amp. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.
Is the Elemental Designs 16Ov.2 better sealed or ported?
EBP 55: both work — sealed 2.40 ft³ is tighter and smaller, ported 3.99 ft³ tuned to 30 Hz is deeper and louder.
What port does the Elemental Designs 16Ov.2 need?
For the 3.99 ft³ ported box tuned to 30 Hz: slot 1 15/16 × 16 5/16″, 19 3/16″ long, area 32.1 in²; or a round port Ø6 3/8″, ≈ 19 3/16″ long. Port air speed at 650 W: 64 ft/s.
What box do two Elemental Designs 16Ov.2 subs need?
Two subs need twice the volume: 4.80 ft³ sealed, or 7.98 ft³ ported at the same 30 Hz tuning with twice the port area. One shared chamber or one per sub — whatever fits your vehicle.